Daily Niche Idea. Your Basic Guide To Acing ANY Job Interview
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Hiding or not including vital information on a resume is
like death. A recruiter needs to see all of your important
information without having to search for it.
Major gaps in your employment history leave a recruiter
wondering about your work ethic. Be prepared to answer
questions if you have such gaps in yours.
Summaries that are hard to follow and understand are
annoying to recruiters. Keep your summary easy and brief.
Use easy and simple fonts. Fancy fonts and colors are not
eye catching in the manner that you likely wanted it to be.
Yours will become to how-to on making resume errors.
Avoid writing your resume as a narrative or in the first or
third person. It is really irritating for a recruiter, and
comes off as arrogant and/or egotistical.
Pictures and/or graphics on a resume is distracting to a
recruiter. Things like that will likely get your resume
tossed out without a glance.
Needlessly adding objectives and introductions on your
resume bores recruiters. They know what your objective is,
and your resume is not meant to be a novel.
Lying or putting misleading information on your resume is a
major no-no. There are always ways for a recruiter to check
up on you and many do, so don’t lie. Getting caught in a
lie on a resume just says that you can’t be trusted.
Adding unnecessary information on a resume like your
hobbies is completely useless. You should save that section
to describe any accomplishments that you have made in your
field.
Sending a resume that doesn’t match the type of job that
you are applying for is extremely irritating to a
recruiter. You are wasting their time.
Using overly long paragraphs in a resume will get yours
tossed aside. It is harder for the recruiter to read and
makes the task take too long.
Resumes that are more than two pages will not be fully read
by a recruiter. That’s just the way it is.
Dating the information in your work history in the wrong
order makes your resume harder to follow. (Work history
should be listed with most current jobs at the top)
Resumes that have too much detail when talking about your
previous duties are a waste of your time. Duties are
generally just sifted through. They are rarely given very
much attention, just enough to give the recruiter an idea
of what you have done in the past.
Spelling and grammatical errors just proves that you are
not very keen on details.
Dos and Don’ts
There are quite a few things that you should do and not do
during an interview that could make the whole thing a lot easier
for both you and the interviewer. I have listed them quickly in
the table below.
Dos Don’ts
Arrive on time, or better yet
10 minutes early.
Be overly aggressive or
egotistical
Refer to the interviewer by
name.
Spend too much time talking
about money.
Smile and use a firm handshake. Act uninterested in the company
or the job.
Be alert and act interested
throughout.
Act defensively when questioned
about anything.
Maintain eye contact at all
times.
Speak badly about past
colleagues or employers.
Make all comments in a positive
manner.
Answer with only yes or no.
Speak clearly, firmly, and with Excuse your bad points about
authority. work history.
Except any refreshment offered. Excuse yourself halfway through
the interview, even if you have
to use the bathroom.
Promote your strengths. Ask for coffee or refreshments.
Your Cover Letter
Creating the perfect cover letter does not have to be
difficult. Cover letters are generally short and to the point.
You should address your cover to someone in particular. You
should never address your cover letter with “To whom it may
Concern” or “Dear Sir/Madame” it is unprofessional and doesn’t
show a genuine interest in the company or the job.
The cover letter is the sole purpose for looking at the
resume. If it is written badly, the resume might not get a once
over. In most cases, the resume is just as important as the
resume, so I have briefly written the right formation of one.
The cover letter should begin with a basic greeting and the
position that you are applying for. It should be nor more than 2
lines long. The second paragraph should be a brief description
of your qualifications and why you applied to work for them. The
closing should announce an interest in hearing from them soon,
and a thank you for their time. Here is a sample of a successful
cover letter.
*****************************************************************************************
July 4, 2004
In regards to: The clerical position that is available.
Mr. Brown
3232 Jackson St.
Jackson City, FA
32443
Attention: Mr. Joe Brown
Dear Mr. Brown,
This letter is in regards to the clerical position that is recently available in your company. As my
enclosed resume will show you, I have three years experience as a clerk.
During my career I have successfully integrated a new filing system for my previous employer,
Wayne Law Firm that increased their productivity by 33%. That filing system is still in use there
now, and has been integrated into two other companies.
I thank you for your time in reading this letter. I hope to hear from you once you have had time to
read my resume.
Respectfully,
YOUR NAME
En
closure (1)
The Restaurant Interview
Sometimes recruiters will ask you to conduct your interview
during lunch or dinner. It makes for a more relaxed setting for
the recruiter, but you should remember that it is still an
interview, and your behavior must be in accordance to that.
During this type of interview, you should try to look at it
as a relaxing way for you to talk about and sell yourself to the
recruiter. Making a little bit of small talk is expected. Do not
bring up the topic of the interview until the interviewer does.
He/she might want to get to know you a bit first.
Remember to talk about yourself, but
do not get too personal. There are also
basic points of etiquette and common
sense rules that you should follow as
well. They are as follows:
Remember your basic table manners,
like putting your elbows on the
table etc.
Always fold your napkin on your lap before eating.
Do not order messy or sloppy foods. That includes finger
foods like ribs, and extremely large sandwiches. Avoid
pastas with thick sauces, and French fries.
Do not order the most expensive item on the menu either.
Avoid alcoholic beverages if you can.
When you get up to use the restroom, place your napkin on
your chair or on the arm of your chair.
Common sense; don’t smack your lips or talk with your mouth
full.
Always excuse yourself if you plan to leave the table for
any reason.
Do not have your cell phone turned on.
Continue to speak formally to your interviewer unless
requested not to.
After your interview is over, be certain to thank the recruiter
for the meal and their time. Offer a firm handshake, and ask
when you should expect to hear from them. It shows confidence
and a continued interest in the job. Send a thank you card that
same day.
Closing the Interview
Once you have run the bases of the interview, it is still
important that you end the interview well. The hard part is over
and now all that is left is for you close out the interview in
the same winning manner.
Wait until your interviewer stands up or requests that you
do. Give your closing greeting. Thank the interviewer for his
taking the time to see you. Offer another firm handshake, and
ask when you might know when you might expect to hear from them
about their decision.
Extra Tips
With all of the information that was given in this manual,
you would think that you have learned everything that there is
to know about acing an interview. However there are still a few
extra tips that you should know, and a few more helpful hints.
1. Market your skills and related experience in the field that
you are applying for. Be sure to do it in a way that is
positive and not cocky.
2. Researching the company before your interview is a good way
to know where you would fit into it. It lets the employer
know that you really want to be a part of the company too.
3. Bring your list of questions with you in a folder with the
company’s name on it with you so that you don’t forget
them. You should also keep your extra resumes in there too.
4. You want to describe your weaknesses as strengths. For
example, saying that you are overenthusiastic about
performing at your best.
5. Since many interviewers ask you what your biggest fault
might be, you should pick a fault that is actually a good
thing. Try saying “I don’t take on projects that I can’t
give 110% on.
6. Let your interviewer bring up the topic of salary first.
7. Don’t volunteer your personal opinions to your interviewer
about any subjects unless you are asked.
8. Try to establish a good rapport with your interviewer. Be
casual but professional, and most importantly BE YOURSELF!
Common Interview Questions
Every interview compiles of the interviewer asking you a
great deal of questions. Many of them are standard questions
that every interviewer asks. I’ve listed the most common
questions that you will encounter during an interview to help
you get a handle on them before you go to one. It is always good
to be prepared.
By reading these common questions that interviewers ask,
you will have a leg up on the competition. You will also have
time to prepare your answers so that you don’t get stumped. So
here is your key to acing a job interview.
1. Tell me something about yourself. Remember, say something
positive.
2. How do handle stressful situations?
3. How do you deal with criticism and stress?
4. What is your definition of success?
5. Why do you think that you would fit in with this company?
(This is where your research comes in handy)
6. Have you ever been fired, and why?
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
8. Do you prefer to work on your own or as a team?
9. Why are you interested in working for this company?
10. How do you handle a difference of opinion with your
colleagues or superiors?
11. Why should I hire you?
Common Questions When Applying for
Your First Job After
College Graduation
1. Tell me what your most rewarding college experience was.
2. What extra curricular activities did you participate in?
3. What have you learned in college that applies directly to
this job?
4. How have you prepared yourself for the transition from
college to the workplace?
5. Are you going to graduate school? If so, do you plan to
continue working as well?
6. How do you plan to manage graduate school and working?